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Dover

Idaho · 1,164 residents (2025 est.) · 3.148 sq mi
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Dover is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,821. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 450 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $719,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 194%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
792
+132%since 2000
from 342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
252 / sq mi
+132%since 2000
from 109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
−7%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,164 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2123775427078721990201020202024Dover
2024792
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,821
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,955
+65%since 2000
from $27,861 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.0%
+39.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+4%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$719,100
+194%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,333
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
31.4%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−52.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.2
+94%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
93
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(653)
Black6.1%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other10.5%(83)
Diversity Score38.2%(302)
Diversity Score
38
+2428%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 86.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover, Idaho?

Dover, Idaho has about 792 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dover, Idaho?

The typical household in Dover, Idaho earns about $99,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dover, Idaho expensive?

In Dover, Idaho, the median home is worth about $719,100, and the typical rent is about $1,333 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, Idaho?

About 46.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dover, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dover, Idaho?

About 4.7% of people in Dover, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dover, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Dover, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 525 residents, a change of about 197 percent over that period.

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